Integrated methadone bottle holder.

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SKU 10-102

College of Pharmacy Compliant · All Provinces

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Pharmacy Narcotic Safe A-3824 with Time Delay Lock

Larger narcotic safe with five height adjustable rollout drawers and integrated methadone bottle holder. Designed for higher-volume community pharmacies with methadone or multi-program controlled-substance dispensing. White powder-coated finish.

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$2,499.00

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Drawers

5

Rollout

Dimensions

38″ × 24″ × 22″

cubic feet

Weight

500

lbs

Warranty

5 yr

Safe · 1 yr lock

Product type Pharmacy / narcotic safe with time-delay lock
Dimensions (H × W × D) 38″ × 24″ × 22″
Weight 500 lb · 227 kg
Construction Heavy-duty steel cabinet
Color White powder-coated
Drawers 5 height adjustable rollout drawers
Special feature Integrated methadone bottle holder
Lock system Time-delay LaGard 702 series electronic lock
Lock codes 29 codes — 1 manager + 28 user
Bolt-down 4 bolt-down holes at bottom · bolt-down recommended
SKU 10-102
Model A-3824-R5
Series Advance

Time-delay electronic lock

LaGard 702 series electronic lock with 29 programmable codes (1 manager + 28 user). Configurable time delay prevents impulsive access during dispensing operations.

Heavy-duty steel construction

Solid steel cabinet built to withstand prying, drilling, and forced-entry attempts at the security rating level.

5 height adjustable rollout drawers

Five height-adjustable rollout drawers slide fully open for clear access. Designed for organized Schedule II storage and multi-program controlled-substance organization including methadone inventory.

Integrated methadone bottle holder

Built-in methadone bottle holder slots into the existing drawer space. Designed for methadone dispensing programs and multi-program pharmacy operations. Exclusive to Advance Series.

Bolt-down ready

Four bolt-down holes at the base for permanent floor installation. Required by some provincial College of Pharmacy guidelines for high-volume controlled substance storage.

White powder-coated finish

Durable white powder-coated finish resistant to chipping, fading, and routine cleaning agents. Visually integrates with clinical and pharmacy environments.

Applications

Where to use A-3824-R5

Designed for higher-volume community pharmacies and clinics running methadone or multi-program Schedule II controlled-substance dispensing. Typical deployments include:

Pharmacy & dispensing

  • Community retail pharmacies
  • Independent compounding pharmacies
  • Methadone dispensing programs
  • Long-term care pharmacy services
  • Hospital outpatient pharmacies

Clinical & institutional

  • Hospital narcotics rooms
  • Walk-in clinics with prescribing capability
  • Veterinary clinics with controlled substances
  • Dental offices (controlled-substance prescribing)
  • Specialty clinics (pain management, addiction medicine)

Storage & compliance

  • Multi-location pharmacy chains
  • Pharmaceutical distribution facilities
  • Regulated research facilities
  • Public health agency storage
  • Cannabis-licensed pharmacy back-of-house

Emergency & mobile

  • Ambulance services (paramedic narcotic stock)
  • Paramedic stations and dispatch bases
  • Mobile health units and outreach vans
  • Search and rescue bases
  • Air ambulance and medevac bases
ALL DEPLOYMENT CONTEXTS BACKED BY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY COMPLIANT DOCUMENTATION
- Our warranty

Built solid. Backed accordingly.

Every StrongBox pharmacy safe is backed by a coverage package matched to its expected service life — five years on the safe construction itself, and one year on the electronic lock and keypad components.

5 Years

Safe Construction

Steel cabinet, drawers, bolt mechanism, and structural components covered against manufacturing defects.

1 Year

Lock & Keypad

LaGard 702 series electronic lock and keypad covered for materials and workmanship for the first year of ownership.

- FULL COVERAGE DETAILS

Year-by-year coverage, service area across every Canadian province and territory, what's covered and not covered, and the full claim process.

Built for regulated pharmacy environments.

A-3824-R5 is built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications for Schedule II controlled-substance storage. See regulatory alignment below.

College of Pharmacy Built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications across all Canadian provinces. Configuration supports inspection readiness for controlled-substance storage requirements.
CDSA Designed for secure storage of Schedule II controlled substances per Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) requirements. Time-delay lock supports access logging where required.
Security rating Safe construction meets industry-standard requirements for pharmacy narcotic safe deployment.
Health Canada Compatible with Health Canada controlled-substance storage guidelines for licensed pharmacy operations.
Insurance compliance Bolt-down installation supports insurance carrier requirements for controlled-substance storage. Confirm specific requirements with your carrier.
A-3824-R5 Specification Sheet
PDF · SKU 10-102
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Installation & Bolt-Down Guide
PDF · Advance series
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A-3824-R5 — common questions.

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What dispensing volume justifies stepping up from A-3524-R4 to A-3824-R5?

The A-3824-R5 adds a fifth height-adjustable rollout drawer in a slightly taller 38″ × 24″ × 22″ cabinet. Practical threshold is around 200+ controlled scripts dispensed per day, or any pharmacy running active methadone alongside multi-program Schedule II inventory. Both safes carry the integrated methadone bottle holder, LaGard 702 lock, 29-code programming, and white powder-coated finish. If your daily script volume is under 150 and you're running a single program (methadone-only or single Schedule II rotation), the A-3524-R4 covers it at $100 less.

How does the integrated methadone bottle holder work?

The methadone holder is a slotted rack built into the drawer space — designed to accept standard pharmacy methadone bottle sizes upright, with separators between bottles to prevent shifting. It's a permanent integration. On the A-3824-R5 you have the holder plus four additional drawers for regular Schedule II inventory, multi-program rotation, or compounding stock. The holder doesn't take a full drawer — it integrates within the drawer system. Send us a sample of your methadone bottle dimensions and we'll confirm holder compatibility before ordering.

Is bolt-down installation mandatory for a 500 lb safe?

The A-3824-R5 ships with 4 bolt-down holes at the base and is bolt-down ready. Whether bolt-down is mandatory depends on two things: your provincial College of Pharmacy guidelines, and your insurance carrier requirements. Some provinces require bolt-down at all volume tiers; others require it above a Schedule II inventory threshold. Most insurance carriers require bolt-down for any controlled-substance safe. Our GTA white-glove install includes bolt-down service into a concrete floor; for sites outside the GTA, you coordinate bolt-down with your contractor at install time. We strongly recommend bolt-down regardless of mandate — an unsecured 500 lb safe is still removable with the right equipment.

Does the A-3824-R5 meet College of Pharmacy requirements in my province?

The A-3824-R5 is built to provincial College of Pharmacy specifications across all Canadian provinces. The safe construction, time-delay LaGard 702 series lock, and supporting hardware together satisfy the storage requirements that Colleges of Pharmacy publish for Schedule II controlled substances. That said, each provincial College sets its own audit and bolt-down expectations — Ontario, BC, and Alberta all differ on whether bolt-down is mandatory at certain volumes. If you want us to confirm fit against your province's current specifications, send us your College registration number and we'll cross-check before you order.

How do I organize multi-program inventory across 5 drawers plus the methadone holder?

Common organization pattern: drawer 1 for daily methadone dispensing (in the integrated holder), drawer 2 for active Schedule II rotation, drawers 3–4 for regular Schedule II inventory by therapeutic class, drawer 5 for compounding components or program-specific stock. Each drawer rolls out fully so you have clear top-down visibility — useful for inventory audits during College inspections. We can suggest a layout if you send us your typical Schedule II SKU mix and methadone program volume.

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NOR-5L42 is the standard fit for the front-counter dispensary. See where 

other models sit relative to your volume and footprint needs.

01 · Front-counter dispensary

Small footprint. Dispensing-station ready.

Sits beside the dispensing workstation — clears most under-counter cabinets at 32″ height

Handles 30–80 door-opens per day

Standard 15A outlet, no dedicated circuit

Typical: independent pharmacy keeping 30–60 days of vaccines and insulin within arm's reach

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02 · Vaccine clinic / family practice

Daily-throughput uprights. Heated glass for stock checks.

Heated glass lets staff confirm stock levels without opening the door — critical for temperature stability

Typical: walk-in flu and travel clinic running 80–150 doses per day, restocked weekly from a central depot

Often paired with an NOR-5L42 under-counter as overflow during campaign season

Needs 4″ rear and 2″ side ventilation clearance

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03 · Long-term care & central storage

High-capacity uprights and double-door for bulk storage.

Hospital pharmacy or LTC central fill — bulk vaccine, biologics, and refrigerated compounds in one room

Sized for 200+ door-opens per shift

Lockable doors standard; double-door models ship on a pallet with lift-gate service

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